Is your child experiencing reading or learning difficulties, or just taking a little longer to
"catch on" at school?
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Has it been recommended your child have Cognitive assessments?

Assessments & Testing

You do not need an extensive Intellectual (IQ) test before being able to begin or benefit from intervention for learning & reading difficulties______________

Depending on their purpose, cognitive assessments such as IQ tests can be very useful, and provide important information about your child's intellectual functioning____________Though useful for many purposes, on their own they rarely can tell you why your child may be struggling with learning and reading; and more importantly what can be done about it

ServicesChildren 4+ years

Cognitive (IQ), psychological and
psycho-educational assessments including:

  • Assessment for Learning Disorders including Reading (aka Dyslexia) and diagnoses where appropriate

  • Intellectual (IQ)

  • Phonological and phonemic awareness (4-6yrs)

  • Language screening (eg CELF-5 Screener; WJ-IV) to inform possible referral to speech language therapist

  • Attention and Memory

  • Age-standardised Academic Achievement

  • School and learning-related anxiety

Other

  • Systematic, language-based intervention for reading acquisition, difficulties and delays: Consistent with evidence-based practice, eg Sounds-Write linguistic Phonics

  • Parent support for implementation at home

  • Intervention for anxiety related to school & learning

About

Qualifications and Membership

  • 20+ years experience working with children in hospital, educational settings and private practice

  • Fully registered Psychologist (& teacher)

  • Masters of Psychology (University of Qld)

  • Accredited Psychology Board supervisor, Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA)

  • Australian Psychological Society (APS) member

  • Member of Specific Learning Difficulties Association (SPELD) NSW; QLD; SA

  • Member of International School Psychology Association (ISPA)

  • Sounds~Write Linguistic-phonics trained

Current Working With Children Screening
Most states and territories of Australia

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Referrals from other professionals not required
Consultations by appointment only

Fees

1. The initial and final consultations are charged at the current Australian Psychological Society (APS) recommended rate and usually are 45-60 mins durationConsultations may be eligible for private Health Fund rebate. Check with your provider2. Cognitive, psychological and psycho-educational assessments and reports:Fees will vary depending on the reason and purpose of the assessment. For example, assessment & report for formal diagnosis of Reading Disability/aka Dyslexia are more extensive than only intellectual test of IQ; or screening of phonological awareness3. Intervention & support for identified reading difficulties only:
Rates consistent with current SPELD tutor ratesPlease note: There are no Private Health or Medicare rebates for psychological assessment testing and the reportsFor families with current Health Care Card: Reduced fees for all services for children - except reports. Wait list appliesYou will be provided with full information about fees prior to beginning any assessment

e: sue@suesheedypsychology.comPlease email with any queries you may have

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